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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 413.16 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 413.16 and 216.52 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 413.16 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/413.16 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 413.16 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 89,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,457.40/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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